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From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
being one more than ten
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
depressingly dark
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
LINDA
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From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
Mercado
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From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
go across or through
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
serenos
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From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
turnings
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From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
at the time that
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LINDA.[1] The night was gloomy; no star glittered in the heavens; the moon, concealed by clouds, only spread a wan, pale light, which, when it disappeared, rendered the darkness the denser.
which person or people
From this reading The streets were deserted; but at regular intervals the furtive steps of the serenos, who alone watched at this hour, were audible.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
windings
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From this reading After many turnings and windings, the strangers stopped in the street El Mercado, one of the most secluded and narrow in Santiago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Since the discovery of the conspiracy, orders had been given that at eleven o'clock every citizen should be within doors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
people who are wounded
From this reading The two men whom we have seen upon the Plaza Mayor, bearing away the wounded man, walked for a long time, loaded with their strange burthen, stopping at the least noise, and concealing themselves in the depths of a doorway, or in the angle of a street, to allow the serenos to pass, as they would be sure to require a reason for their being in the streets at that unusual hour.
